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Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 hours ago

Discovering My Parents Went Broke in Secret-Five Years Too Late

Redditor's parents face homelessness, having exhausted finances without prior disclosure, pushing their child to step in and manage their fiscal situation.
#parenting
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago
Parenting

My Wife Is Pushing Her Former Failed Dreams on Our Daughter. I Want to Go Behind Her Back to Put a Stop to It.

Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

What We Inherit From Our Parents

The article explores how individuals confront the similarities with their parents, both in behavior and values.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Wife Walked in on Our Son Doing What, Uh, Teen Boys Do. Her Reaction Is Completely Off the Rails.

Addressing sexual development in children requires open dialogue and understanding rather than fear and shame.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
5 hours ago

Help! My Daughter's "Parenting Approach" With My Grandson Has Taken a Bizarre Turn.

A grandmother is concerned about her daughter's parenting style that fosters dependence in a nearly 9-year-old boy.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

People Say It's a Magic Trick for Raising Smart, Happy Kids. I Simply Can't Do It.

Family dinners, while seen as beneficial for children, are becoming increasingly rare due to modern challenges and busy family schedules.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

My Wife Is Pushing Her Former Failed Dreams on Our Daughter. I Want to Go Behind Her Back to Put a Stop to It.

Prioritize Bianca's happiness over Sarah's aspirations, as forced acting may harm their relationship and Bianca's well-being.
#communication
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

What To Do If You Discover Your Spouse Is Secretly Planning A Divorce

Marital trust can be unexpectedly shattered by hidden information, leading to emotional turmoil and the need for communication.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

What To Do If You Discover Your Spouse Is Secretly Planning A Divorce

Marital trust can be unexpectedly shattered by hidden information, leading to emotional turmoil and the need for communication.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Alexa, what do you know about us?' What I discovered when I asked Amazon to tell me everything my family's smart speaker had heard

The Amazon Echo highlights the balance between tech convenience and user frustration in navigating family dynamics.
#criminal-justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Tim Dowling: let my tortoise's humiliating mishap be a lesson to him

The tortoise always gives the impression of preferring to be left alone with his humiliation. It's easy to think of him as self-regulating, but he's both vulnerable and wily.
Pets
#estate-planning
#friendship
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago
Relationships

How Our Trauma History Can Affect Our Friendships

Childhood emotional neglect and trauma greatly affect adult friendships, leading to trust issues, fear of abandonment, and emotional withdrawal.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Relationships

Pursuing Friendship After Divorce

Friendship post-divorce can be beneficial for co-parenting and support, but not all couples can achieve it.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How Our Trauma History Can Affect Our Friendships

Childhood emotional neglect and trauma greatly affect adult friendships, leading to trust issues, fear of abandonment, and emotional withdrawal.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

We're too obsessed with child-centred' parenting in Spain, the happy family comes first | Letter

I part company with Cosslett in her view that taking an enlightened position on this issue is co-terminus with a child-centred parenting style.
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Tanya Sweeney: From bougie babyccinos to Taylor Swift tickets, does it really cost 170k to raise a child to adulthood?

A recent analysis suggests that raising a child in Ireland now costs about €170,000, potentially influencing parental relationships and notions of financial obligation during upbringing.
SF parents
#boundaries
#joachim-trier
Film
fromVulture
1 day ago

The Sublime Sentimental Value Is the Toast of This Year's Cannes Film Festival

The film explores the complexities of familial relationships, particularly the communication struggles between Nora and her estranged father, Gustav.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Sentimental Value review Stellan Skarsgard is an egomaniac director in act of ancestor worship

The film explores complex familial relationships and personal struggles amidst the backdrop of a fading film director's life.
fromRoger Ebert
1 day ago
Film

Cannes 2025: Sentimental Value, Romeria, The History of Sound | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

fromIndieWire
1 day ago
Film

Stellan Skarsgard Finds One of His Best Roles in 'Sentimental Value': The Actor on His Cannes Hit and What He Thinks of Son Alexander's Sexy 'Pillion'

Film
fromVulture
1 day ago

The Sublime Sentimental Value Is the Toast of This Year's Cannes Film Festival

The film explores the complexities of familial relationships, particularly the communication struggles between Nora and her estranged father, Gustav.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Sentimental Value review Stellan Skarsgard is an egomaniac director in act of ancestor worship

The film explores complex familial relationships and personal struggles amidst the backdrop of a fading film director's life.
fromRoger Ebert
1 day ago
Film

Cannes 2025: Sentimental Value, Romeria, The History of Sound | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

fromIndieWire
1 day ago
Film

Stellan Skarsgard Finds One of His Best Roles in 'Sentimental Value': The Actor on His Cannes Hit and What He Thinks of Son Alexander's Sexy 'Pillion'

#relationships
#mental-health
Parenting
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Dear Abby: My family physically and sexually abused me for years - and are now telling me to get over it

Past abuse cannot be easily forgotten or dismissed, and its effects persist long after the abuser is gone.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

'The Emperor of Gladness' is a beautiful novel about hard work and found family

Vuong's 'The Emperor of Gladness' delves into class movement and loneliness through the bond of a caregiver and a refugee in a forgotten town.
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago
Parenting

My mom had one rule for me: 'Don't fall in love and move away.' I now live 5 minutes from her and am full of regret.

fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago
Parenting

Therapists Say This Is The One Thing That Harms Eldest Daughters' Happiness The Most, And As An Eldest Daughter, I Can Confirm

fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago
Parenting

Kourtney Said "Controlling And Bossy" Stepparent Caitlyn Jenner Wouldn't Even Let Her Phone Her Dad

Parenting
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Dear Abby: My family physically and sexually abused me for years - and are now telling me to get over it

Past abuse cannot be easily forgotten or dismissed, and its effects persist long after the abuser is gone.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

'The Emperor of Gladness' is a beautiful novel about hard work and found family

Vuong's 'The Emperor of Gladness' delves into class movement and loneliness through the bond of a caregiver and a refugee in a forgotten town.
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago
Parenting

My mom had one rule for me: 'Don't fall in love and move away.' I now live 5 minutes from her and am full of regret.

fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago
Parenting

Therapists Say This Is The One Thing That Harms Eldest Daughters' Happiness The Most, And As An Eldest Daughter, I Can Confirm

fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago
Parenting

Kourtney Said "Controlling And Bossy" Stepparent Caitlyn Jenner Wouldn't Even Let Her Phone Her Dad

fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Netflix's Star-Studded New Show Is Like a Candy-Colored Take on The White Lotus

Molly Smith Metzler's Sirens satirizes social class through the lens of a brash Buffalo resident confronting her sister's life with a wealthy family, unveiling comedic tensions.
Relationships
#parenting-advice
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Ex-Husband "Punished" Our 5-Year-Old for Discovering His Affair. I'm Livid.

Brent's actions display a lack of interest in his daughter's well-being, highlighting the importance of prioritizing her emotional health over his involvement.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

My Uncle the Priest Is Coming to Visit for Father's Day, and My Mom Has Made an Unholy Request

You should not feel obligated to lie about your divorce for familial approval.
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Help! My Brother-in-Law Ruins Every Special Family Occasion in the Same Horrible Way.

You won't win a judgment in small claims court for not sending a wedding gift. It's more about considering the couple's feelings.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Sirens review Julianne Moore's utterly addictive cult drama is preposterously fun

Devon starts a campaign to save her sister from Michaela, her boyfriend, the lure of a glamorous lifestyle, and from forgetting her roots.
Film
#debt-management
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Mom irate after passenger stands her ground, refuses to give up reserved window seat for child

I said I was sorry, but I'd specifically paid for that seat, and I really preferred to keep it.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

King Charles confirms North America trip in wake of Prince Harry's bombshell comments

King Charles, 76, and Queen Camilla plan a state visit to Canada next week, but reconciliation with estranged son Prince Harry isn’t scheduled.
Canada news
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Violet Affleck details argument with 'astonished' mom Jennifer Garner

I spent the January fires in Los Angeles arguing with my mother in a hotel room. Garner was shell-shocked, astonished at the scale of destruction...
NYC parents
#conflict-resolution
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Albion by Anna Hope review Succession-style infighting

Philip Ignatius Brooke's death signifies a cultural reckoning for his family's legacy of privilege and exploitation.
The story explores themes of legacy, identity, and the desire for renewal among family members.
#parenting-challenges
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Colin Cowherd Declares Bill Belichick's Family Is Worried About' Him Changing His Will to Benefit Jordon Hudson

Stop me if you've heard this one before, Cowherd said, A wealthy old man starts dating a young ambitious woman, and suddenly, the family is concerned.
New England Patriots
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago
Parenting

Not All Estrangement Is Chosen by Children

Estrangement implies mutual separation, whereas abandonment is a one-sided act, crucial to recognize for understanding personal experiences.
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

The Indo Daily: Why Sarah Corbett believes the killing of her father Jason was recorded on a listening device

Molly taught me how to vomit, said it was a way to get attention, and how shoplifting was okay, completely reshaping my childhood perspective.
MMA
Independent films
fromVulture
5 days ago

The Phoenician Scheme Misses the Big Picture

Wes Anderson explores absentee parent themes with complex characters in The Phoenician Scheme, shifting focus from emotional depth to grand ideas.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

My Father's Shadow review subtle and intelligent coming-of-age tale set in 1993 Nigeria

The film vividly portrays a father's reconnection with his sons amid Nigeria's turbulent political landscape.
#travel
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

Patricia Lockwood on Fairies and Putting the Writing Mind Back Together

'Fairy Pools' serves as a clarifying narrative bridge for the themes of confusion and grief in the larger novel.
#social-media
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

The pope's MAGA brother and how even the holiest families have a black - and red - sheep stained by Trump

Every family has its challenging personality, often referred to as the 'black sheep' or 'red sheep', who disrupts shared harmony.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

The pope's MAGA brother and how even the holiest families have a black - and red - sheep stained by Trump

Every family has its challenging personality, often referred to as the 'black sheep' or 'red sheep', who disrupts shared harmony.
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Family Wants Another "Reunion." But I'm Still Burned From the Last Time.

Bree's repeated complaints about the cost of attending the reunion reveal underlying issues regarding commitment and participation among family members, challenging the essence of family bonds.
Parenting
Independent films
fromPolygon
1 week ago

Final Destination: Bloodlines' directors previously teamed up for a mystery-box thriller with lots of family drama

Freaks explores themes of isolation and family dynamics in a suspenseful, genre-bending narrative.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Dear Abby: My mother-in-law torpedoed the surprise party

"Your husband's family is your husband's family. By the age of 50, he is likely accustomed to their indifference, if that's their problem."
Retirement
fromRoger Ebert
1 week ago

Cannes 2025: Left-Handed Girl, Sirat | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

"Left-Handed Girl' showcases the prolific collaboration between Sean Baker and Shih-Ching Tsou, marking her solo directorial debut while exploring family dynamics in Taiwan through a unique lens.
Independent films
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Firefighters, chefs and psychiatrists: The nepo babies who refused to be famous

Sam Springsteen chose a private life as a firefighter, pursuing his dream away from celebrity spotlight.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Miss Manners: The maid of honor's wedding-day surprise was not a pleasant one

Sophie’s actions during the wedding day raised issues of etiquette and respect, causing unnecessary stress and discomfort for the bride and her family.
NYC parents
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Dear Abby: My friend treats her stepson like Cinderella, I can't stand to watch

Intervention is necessary for a mistreated child, and sometimes tough decisions are needed, including contacting child protective services.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Hidden Power of a Paternal Blessing

A father's blessing holds universal significance for children transitioning to adulthood.
Paternal blessings empower young adults, essential for unconventional paths.
A father's disapproval doesn't diminish the value of his blessing.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Turns out, we've been saying Alexander Skarsgard's name wrong

“He said we're mispronouncing the name. It's 'Skarsgourd,' is that how you say it?” Stephen asked the 'Infinity Pool' star on Tuesday's episode of the late-night show.
London politics
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